Cynthiana vs Ives

Ives is sweeter, Cynthiana is fuller.

Sweetness, body, tannin and acidity are our rating of a typical dry table wine from each grape.

Cynthiana

Red · United States

dark, tart, American native

Ives

Red · Ohio in 1844

foxy, dark, sweet, port style

Bone dry
Sweetness: Medium sweet; Full
Body: Light; Medium
Tannin: Low; Very high
Acidity: Medium; 12.5 to 14%
Alcohol: 10 to 12%; 15 to 17 °C
Serve at: 10 to 12 °C; Missouri USA
Regions: none listed

Only Cynthiana

Burgers
Stews and braises
Hard and aged cheese

Both pair with

Barbecue and smoked meat

Only Ives

Chocolate
Fruit desserts and pastries
Blue cheese

Sources

Style profiles, pairings and serving figures are our own assessment. Regions and origins: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0); see the Cynthiana and Ives pages.